Question: Unit 1 Introduction to Working with Children
Diploma in Child Care and Education CACHE Level 3

E1 Describe THREE (3) different types of settings which provide care and education for children in your area. This must include ONE (1) example from the:
• Statutory sector
• Voluntary sector
• Private sector

E2 Describe how EACH of the types of settings identified in E1 aims to support children and their families.

E3 Describe the main legislation in your country that supports the rights of children.

E4 Describe the recognised principles and values that underpin working with children.

E5 Explain the importance of valuing and respecting all children in the setting.

E6 Describe THREE (3) professional skills that will support your work with children.

E7 Describe how study skills can support your learning during your training.

E8 Include references and a bibliography.

D1 Explain why the practitioner should develop and maintain appropriate relationships with parents and other professionals.

D2 Discuss the characteristics of working in a multi-agency team.
C Explain why the early years practitioner should listen to children’s views and value their opinions.

B Explain why it is important that practitioners understand the limits and boundaries of their role when working with children.

A Reflect on the importance of a child centred approach in early years settings.

Answer: E1 When considering the different types of settings which provide care and...

D1 .Describe how TWO (2) different types of social care settings provide support for children and their parents/families
D2. Describe how ONE (1) local and ONE (1) national organisation can provide support for children and their families.
D3. Identify possible reasons why children and their families may need the support of a social care setting.
D5. Describe ways to build positive relationships with children and their families
D6. Identify when the practitioner may need to work as a member of multi-disciplinary team.
D7. Give an example of how the practitioner could manage a sensitive situation between the parents and the setting.
C1 Explain how to share information about children and their families with others.
B1.Discuss the skills the practitioner enquires to effectively communicate in a social care setting.
B2.Discuss why team work is important within a social care setting.
A1 Explain why the practitioner should help children to be able to express their needs and feelings.
A* Reflect on how working with a parents/carers in a social care setting can help to meet the needs of the children.

Answer: D1. One of the social care settings that provide support for children...

D1 Select FOUR (4) aspects of professional practice.
D2 Indentify why each selected aspect of professional practice is essential when working in an early years setting.
D3/ C1 Include examples of how you are developing the knowledge or skills that will improve each selected aspect of professional practice.
D4/B1 Include examples of effective communication with children and with parents.
D5. Provide evidence to show how you maintain confidentiality in work with children and parents.
B2. Explain the importance of maintaining confidentiality when working with children and parents
A1. Explain the reasons for preparing for employment and for finding information about professional development.
A* Reflect on why it is important to review your communication and professional skills.

Question: Unit 1 Introduction to Working with Children
Diploma in Child Care and Education CACHE Level 3

E1 Describe THREE (3) different types of settings which provide care and education for children in your area. This must include ONE (1) example from the:
• Statutory sector
• Voluntary sector
• Private sector

E2 Describe how EACH of the types of settings identified in E1 aims to support children and their families.

E3 Describe the main legislation in your country that supports the rights of children.

E4 Describe the recognised principles and values that underpin working with children.

E5 Explain the importance of valuing and respecting all children in the setting.

E6 Describe THREE (3) professional skills that will support your work with children.

C Explain why the early years practitioner should listen to children’s views and value their opinions.

D2 Discuss the characteristics of working in a multi-agency team.

E7 Describe how study skills can support your learning during your training.

B Explain why it is important that practitioners understand the limits and boundaries of their role when working with children.

E1 Identify legislation which influences healthy, safe and secure environments for early years settings.
D1 Explain how legislation can support strategies to establish and maintain healthy, safe and secure environments in early years settings.
E2 Describe the procedures which will keep a child safe for each accident, illness or emergency.
D2 Explain how establishing a safe environment can support the procedures necessary for accidents, illnesses and emergencies.
E5 Describe the issues that affect the planning of a challenging environment for children.
E7 Explain the importance of helping children to manage risk and challenge in their environment.
E6 Describe the initiatives which influence the provision of challenging environments for children.
C1 Evaluate how the TWO (2) initiatives contribute to the provision of an enabling environment for children.
A1 Discuss the effect on practitioners of meeting the care needs of children.

Answer: E1+D1 There is much legislation which can influence the way in which...